Education
Field Trips
Students of all ages will enjoy the trending technology of augmented reality, experience life in the 1930’s at Lost Catskill Farm, and
explore the history of New York City’s water system.
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Contact us for more information or to book a field trip.
E-mail: [email protected]
Call at 845-985-7700
Or via social media (Facebook, Instagram).
Immerse Your Students in the History of WATER
Your students will enjoy discovering how water has changed the area over millions of years. They will play games, handle artifacts and explore activities such as digging a tunnel and building a dam, plus lots more!
Choose from THREE Field Trips:
OPTION 1: 1930s Lost Catskill Farm (*Fall and Spring only, Best for students of all ages)
Explore a 1930s Catskill farm during harvest time and uncover the secrets of the past! Crisp fall air, colorful leaves, and the bustle of farm chores set the scene as you become a detective and solve farm-life mysteries.Offered fall and spring only.
Follow a treasure map through barns, wagon and tool sheds, animal pens, the sawmill, waterwheel – AND MORE! Hunt for clues in live demonstrations and videos as you solve the mystery of life on an old-fashioned farm. Check out farm rigs, tools, and machinery that powered daily work – from human to animal to gas-powered.
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OPTION 2: Water Through History (Best for students of all ages)
Become a Paleontologist – Unearth fossils from a time before humans walked the Earth, uncovering clues about ancient environments and how water forever changes landscapes.
Discover the Stories held within Native American Artifacts– Analyze authentic Native American artifacts and discover how Indigenous Peoples collected, utilized and preserved water resources.
Explore Historic Innovation– Discover how early communities harnessed water power to operate tools and equipment, and observe a working water-wheel as it generates electricity.
Dive into Water Science – Investigate what makes pollutes or purifies water and engage in hands-on methods to explore real-world filtration.
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OPTION 3: Upstate Water and NYC (Best for students grades 4 through 12)
From Mountains to Metropolis: How New York City Quenches its Thirst– Uncover the epic story of the development of New York City’s Water System, follow the water’s path from Catskill Mountain streams though reservoirs, aqueducts and tunnels to New York City faucets.
Relive the Drama of Displacement– Feel the tension and follow the emotional journey of displaced families whose lives are forever changed by the creation of the New York City Water System.
Watershed Detective– What is watershed? Discover how watersheds act as nature’s bathtub, channeling rain and streams into reservoirs that become our drinking water. Explore why protecting our watersheds is essential and learn how clean water keeps us healthy.
Become a Water Guardian– Collaborate with a partner to identify and eliminate water contaminants.
Knowledgeable museum educators guide all activities. The program content can be tailored to the interests of a class. All preparatory and follow up materials are included. A lunch area is available—please call for more information.
Program Information
Length: Approximately 2+ hours
Minimum number of students: 15
Maximum: 100
Available Tuesday through Friday, all year round.
Cost
$5 per student
$4 for Sullivan County Schools!
Teachers and Chaperones – FREE
(1 chaperone needed for every 5-10 students)
Program Material
Tunnels Toil and Trouble
Water Through History
All program materials require Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have the Acrobat Reader, you can download a copy—free of charge—HERE.
To book a field trip, contact us at:
E-mail: [email protected]
Call at 845-985-7700
Or via social media (Facebook, Instagram).
These field trips are made possible in part by the Catskill Watershed Corporation, in partnership with the NYC DEP.
